What kind of comedy is employed m the story? Explain your reasons for your choice.

The story may remind American readers of something that Mark Twain might have written. The humor based on what seems an unlikely set of circumstances among men on the edge of civilization certainly has the hallmarks of an American tall tale. The story even ends on a note suggesting that this story is on its way to becoming a tall tale even if it does not qualify in its current condition. The reaction of others in the community indicates that the details of the story are likely to change significantly as it gets retold again and again.